3M™ Tungsten Dispenser Cathodes typically consist of a porous tungsten matrix, impregnated with a barium based emission enhancing material. Depending on the application, this matrix may also be a mixed metal, such as tungsten iridium or tungsten molybdenum (for SEMBO cathodes). Dispenser cathodes are used in all types of vacuum devices, as well as in inert and reducing atmospheres. The most common applications include TWTs, klystrons, magnetrons and plasma devices.Information provided by 3M™ |